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The RPTC recognizes one graduating student (5th, 8th and 12th grade) from each school in Rancho Peñasquitos for their volunteering efforts that have benefited their school and/or community within the last 12 months through the Youth Community Service Award. The recipients are honored each year at the Fiesta de los Penasquitos, this year to[…]

Hello Rancho Peñasquitos Residents, San Diego City Representatives/staff, Elected Officials/staff, and Guests – The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) will hold our next meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2018 (agenda attached). The meeting will be held at the Hotel Karlan (Doubletree Resort) in the Del Mar Room* at the times listed below. 14455 Peñasquitos Drive; San Diego, CA 92129. Regular Meeting of RPTC begins at 7:30 pm Upcoming Community Events (see attached, for complete meeting agenda) PQ 5K Community[…]

UPDATE: 1/18/18 The Applications are now closed. With more than 60 Model applications recieved we are tickled pink with the community response and look forward to seeing you tonight! We have 30 Model spots open for this year’s SDCF Street Banner Program. We welcome one and all to fill out the application below and submit[…]

Calling All Students in 92129! The Rancho Penasquitos Town Council, in partnership with 92129 Magazine, invites students in elementary, middle, and high school to submit essays on the topic ” PQ Youth Volunteers!”. Submission Deadline: December 15, 2017. Your Essay should describe one specific volunteer experience in PQ, what it means to you and[…]

Hello and good evening Rancho Peñasquitos Residents, San Diego City Representatives/staff, Elected Officials/staff, and Guests – The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) will hold our next meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2017 (agenda attached). The meeting will be held at the Hotel Karlan (Doubletree Resort) in the Del Mar Room* at the times listed below. 14455 Peñasquitos Drive; San Diego, CA 92129. Regular Meeting of RPTC begins at 7:30 pm Upcoming Community Events (see attached, for complete meeting agenda) […]

Hello and good morning Rancho Peñasquitos Residents, San Diego City Representatives/staff, Elected Officials/staff, and Guests – The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) will hold our next meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2017 (agenda attached). The meeting will be held at the Hotel Karlan (Doubletree Resort) in the Fairbanks Room* (located in building G on the map) at the times listed below. 14455 Peñasquitos Drive; San Diego, CA 92129. Regular Meeting of RPTC begins at 7:30 pm Upcoming Community[…]

Hello, To all Rancho Peñasquitos Residents, San Diego City Representatives/staff, Elected Officials/staff, and Guests – I certainly hope that everyone had a rather cooler Labor Day as I do apologize for the tardiness of this agenda. If there is anything you would like to add or discuss, please feel free to send in your changes. The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) will hold our[…]

Emergency Preparedness Community Outreach event on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 9-11 am. This FREE community event will take place at the Hotel Karlan (Double Tree Hotel & Resort) at 14455 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego, CA 92129 in the Del Mar Room. Presentations and discussions at this event will address how individuals, families, businesses, and communities can get[…]

To All Rancho Peñasquitos Residents, San Diego City Representatives/staff, Elected Officials/staff, and Guests The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council (RPTC) will hold our next meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2017 (agenda attached). The meeting will be held at the Hotel Karlan (Doubletree Resort) in the Del Mar Room* (located in building G on the map) at the times listed below. 14455 Peñasquitos Drive; San Diego, CA 92129. Regular Meeting of RPTC begins at 7:30 pm San Diego County Fair Banner[…]

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Every year, approximately 15,000 people set foot in Rancho Peñasquitos to attend the annual “Fiesta de los Penasquitos” community festival and Street Fair, since 1995. All Fiesta proceeds return to the community through Community Grants that enhance Rancho Penasquitos.

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RPTC Mission Statement

Who We Are

The Rancho de los Peñasquitos Town Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serve, represent, and promote the activities and interests of all Rancho de los Peñasquitos. As a forum for discussion and resolution of community issues, the Town Council will communicate ideas, recommendations, and concerns that impact Rancho de los Peñasquitos to residents, other community organizations, private and commercial interests, and government agencies, as appropriate.

We are comprised of duly elected and appointed representatives from designated districts within Rancho de los Peñasquitos. Official business is conducted at regular or special meetings of the Town Council, at regular or special meetings of the Executive Committee, and at meetings of other committees established by the Town Council.

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2017-2018 RPTC Elected and Appointed Members

The Town Council is only possible because of the time and effort of those who volunteer. Elections for two-year terms are held every year at the Fiesta in May. Vacancies on the Council are filled year round by appointment.

Elijah Nicolas

President
Webmaster,
Lives in District 4,
Member since 2015

Elijah was born and raised in Rancho Penasquitos attended Sunset Hills, Black Mtn. Middle and Mt. Carmel c/o ’99. Although career training took him away from PQ, he is now ready to take this chance to give back. Elijah is a commercial airline pilot flying for JetBlue Airways. Prior to JetBlue, he was with ExpressJet Airlines for 8 years having upgraded to Captain on the CRJ 200/700/900.

Kate Glenn

Community Partners Chair, Web & Print Chair 2016-2017
Represents Adobe Bluffs District (D1),
Member since 2013,
Positions held include Community Partners Chair and past Web and Print Chair

Kate spent the first 20 years of her professional career in corporate management for multiple global companies for the North American Market. In 2010, she left the corporate world to care for her parents and pursue her passions. She runs two profitable companies specializing in five star event services for people and pets, Pawtails Pet Sitting & Dog Walking and Eventful Consulting Services. She is an advocate for pursuing one’s dreams and making a positive difference for her community and the Pets.

Matt Benedict

Vice President,
Represents Park Village (D5),
Elected member since 2016

Matt has lived in PQ for 21 years with his wife and two daughters. He is the President & CEO of MARCOA Media, a DoD contractor specializing in relocation information and assistance for active duty military and their families. Matt holds a BA in Quantitative Economics & Statistics from UCSD and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Local philanthropic endeavors include PQGSA, WVHS athletics and National Board Member of the Armed Services YMCA.

Brian Reschke

Treasurer,
Represents Rolling Hills (D6),
Member since 2014,
Past position held include VP

Brian joined in 2013 and served as VP. Brian has lived in PQ 32 years and graduated from MCHS. He currently serve on the Rancho Penasquitos Planning Board, and as President of RPBasketball.org.

Alan Gin

Parliamentarian,
Represents Deer Canyon (D3),
Elected Member since 2012,
Positions held include Treasurer and member of the Grants Committee

Dr. Alan Gin is a long-time resident of PQ. He is an Associate Professor of Economics at University of San Diego. Alan has many volunteer interests throughout the city, but always finds time to volunteer close to home. He has served on the Deer Canyon ES Foundation and as a coach for Mesa Verde Science Olympiad.

Roger Platt

Roger and his wife Wendy have lived in Rancho Penasquitos for over 30 years. They raised 4 children here and are currently the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Roger has served in several church leadership capacities, has been a board member of the Penasquitos Emergency Response Council, and owns Centurion Pest Control. Recently appointed to the RPTC Board he is currently the chair of the Volunteer Committee.

David De Vries

David has lived in Rancho Penasquitos for over 3 years. David has an extensive background in community planning and real estate. David joined the council to get to know the politics of the community and help out where he can. He’s a big advocate of 3 pieces a day (www.3piecesaday.com) that if everyone picked up three pieces of trash a day we would be a trash free community.

Jing Xu

PUSD School District Representative,
Represents Park Village (D5),
Elected Member Since 2015

Dr. Jing (Jessica) Xu is a long-time resident in San Diego. Among her many community activities, she is a member of Parent Teacher Association, serves on PUSD Educational Technology Advisory Committee and Yale Alumni Schools Committee. She co-founded PUSD Parents Group and serves as the founding President. Previously, she served on the board of Yale Club of San Diego and the committee of Association for Women in Science San Diego Chapter. Her primary interest as an elected council member at RPTC is health and education.

Jim Hogan

Community Leaders Forum Representative,
Represents Sundance (D7),
Member since 2008

Theresea Gonzaga

Theresea has been a dedicated member of the community since moving to PQ decades ago. Theresea is a Real Estate Agent for Berkshire Hathaway. She has served as an essential member of the Landscape Committee, Fiesta Committee and served as Parliamentarian. Currently, Theresea serves as the RPTC historian.

Tyler Iwamura

Represents Sundance (D7)
Member since 2017

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